1- Jessica Jackson
Hey there, Besties! Welcome to the very first episode of Small Business Bestie, where we celebrate fearless women entrepreneurs making waves in central Kentucky and beyond. Today we're excited to introduce our fabulous guest, Jessica Jackson, the CEO and founder of Jacked Nutrition.
Jacked Nutrition is a meal prep company focused on healthy lifestyle solutions right here in Lexington. Jessica’s company started nearly four years ago and has grown into an LLC with a lively team of 5-6 passionate individuals, including a prep team, plating team, culinary team, customer service department, certified nutrition coaches, and personal trainers. Impressive, right?
Let's get into the juicy details. Jessica revealed that the ‘a-ha’ moment for Jacked Nutrition came on her first date with her husband. Both health-conscious, they struggled to find a restaurant that offered suitable meal options. They dreamt of a place where you could grab pre-measured, delicious, and healthy meals without any hassle. Inspired by the unhealthy environment and the people of West Virginia, where they once lived, they saw an opportunity to create a positive impact.
Although Jessica is the sole owner, her husband is the behind-the-scenes hero. They started meal-prepping at home, and their friends were smitten by the tasty, healthy creations. As word spread, they realized they had a promising business on their hands. Not only were their home-cooked meals a hit, but they’re still on the Jacked Nutrition menu today!
Venturing into the business wasn’t a walk in the park, especially without mentors. Jessica emphasizes the power of taking action even when you don’t have all the answers. That’s such an empowering message! She talked about how self-belief and self-empowerment are the keys to solving not just nutrition problems but lifestyle issues too.
But back to the part where Michelle got a little heated about the hike spoiler—Oops! Jessica spilled the beans a bit early about her love for hiking. She beautifully drew parallels between the character of different hikes and life itself. Totally poetic! Jessica even writes about her hikes, using nature’s wonders such as waterfalls to symbolize balance and passion in life.
Of course, Michelle didn’t stay mad for long. They quickly moved on to promote Jacked Nutrition and encourage you amazing listeners to follow Jessica on social media for some fantastic insights. At the end, Michelle reminded everyone that she is also the co-owner of Cultivate Accounting, offering small business coaching. Be sure to connect with her too!
Jessica then revealed that they moved to Lexington for a job opportunity, which turned out to be the best decision ever. Lexington became the birthplace of Jacked Nutrition, where their homemade meals drew in curious customers. Jessica attributes their success to action-driven energies saying, “Fear and doubt shouldn't hold you back. Always ask questions and seek help from resources like the Small Business Development Center."
Jessica’s journey is riddled with gems of wisdom. She’s even planning Jacked 101 classes to educate and empower people about nutrition, self-worth, and making healthy choices. If you love her content on self-worth and healing, you’re not alone. Michelle herself finds inspiration in Jessica’s work, especially as a small business owner and busy mom.
Speaking of empowerment, Jessica is relentless in her mission to connect mindset and nutrition. She's working on resources like eBooks and habit challenges to arm the Jacked Nutrition family with all they need for healthy living. Plus, there are events like speaking engagements and in-person meetings in the pipeline to spread this impactful message even further.
So take it from Jessica and harness both your positive and negative energies, turning them into fuel for your passion. Her advice to not let fear hold you back and master your mindset is a golden nugget for any aspiring entrepreneur. Also, utilizing resources like the SBA offices and seeking mentoring from the Women Business Development Center can be game-changers!
Before signing off, Jessica articulates a powerful vision for Jacked Nutrition—an empowering lifestyle brand aimed at altering the narrative around diet and nutrition in the business community.
Hope you’re all revved up with inspiration! Don’t forget to connect with us on social media and submit your guest requests for the podcast. Until next time, keep slaying those business goals, Besties! 🌟
Connect with Jess on Facebook: @Jnanton or @JackedNutrition
Check out the Website www.jacked-nutrition.com
Connect with Michelle on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/smallbusinessbesties
Check out Cultivate Accounting
